The GTC Environmental Education Grant was established to support educators and organizations committed to developing educational projects about the gopher tortoise and the fascinating world in which it lives. The grant also honors Donna June Heinrich, an environmental educator, whose life was dedicated to conserving wildlife and their associated habitats.
Deadline for 2013 applications is August 31st. Applications may be downloaded from our web site (www.gophertortoisecouncil.org). On the left hand side of the page click Grants Program and scroll down after the grants page loads. Applications which contain the following will be given preference: · Projects that reach diverse and new audiences. · Projects that focus on the importance of the conservation of intact upland ecosystems. · Projects that encourage community involvement. · Projects that have matching funds. Please follow the instructions on the grants program page noting the requirements. For questions, please contact George L. Heinrich at [email protected] George L. Heinrich Heinrich Ecological Services 1213 Alhambra Way S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705-4620 phone: (727) 865-6255 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.heinrichecologicalservices.com
